Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are committed to providing quality care for our emergency patients along with the development of the workforce. We are excited to be launching a new role within the Emergency Department (ED) for experienced emergency nurses or paramedics. The role will provide expert emergency assessment and care skills to our critically unwell patients within the ED. It is anticipated the role will work a large proportion of time within the resuscitation area of the ED.
Candidates are required to have significant acute-emergency care experience and are welcomed from both an appropriate nursing or paramedic background. Successful candidates will be supported by a dedicatedtraining program, Trust training days and support to develop your portfolio of practice. The ECN/P team will have the support of the senior nursing band 7 team as well as the support from an experienced ED - Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Paramedic). As a senior nursing/paramedic role within the nursing team the person will be required to demonstrate self-motivation, a team work ethic, a dedication to high quality of care and clearly evidence their own personal and professional development.
Should you be interested in applying for the role it is noted that you would be required for the interview day on Wednesday 6 July 2022. Should you wish to discuss this role further or need any additional information then please email:
Main duties of the job
.The role is mapped to enhanced clinical practice, in alignment with the national advancing practice agenda. As a Trust we have extensive experience with the development of the advancing practice workforce, so are excited to be launching this role. The role will have a 24 hour 7 day rota allocation.
About us
.Candidates are required to have significant acute-emergency care experience and are welcomed from both an appropriate nursing or paramedic background. Successful candidates will be supported by a dedicatedtraining program, Trust training days and support to develop your portfolio of practice. The ECN/P team will have the support of the senior nursing band 7 team as well as the support from an experienced ED - Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Paramedic). As a senior nursing/paramedic role within the nursing team the person will be required to demonstrate self-motivation, a team work ethic, a dedication to high quality of care and clearly evidence their own personal and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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- To work with the clinical team to develop best practice in line with national guidance (such as NICE/ RCEM).
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality standards in line with evidence based practice.
- To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
- To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
- To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients.
- To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
.
- To work with the clinical team to develop best practice in line with national guidance (such as NICE/ RCEM).
- To work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality standards in line with evidence based practice.
- To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
- To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
- To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients.
- To review and modify planned interventions in response to the needs of emergency care patients acting independently where appropriate and seeking advice where required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 register or HCPC registered Paramedic
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Relevant post registration clinical speciality course (Such as Emergency Nursing or relevant experience)
- Experience with working with PGD or schedule 17
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment course ALS course ATNC / TNCC or trauma training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum four years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years within critircal/ high dependency / ED or pre-hospital care
- Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the specialty, band 6 in ED / critical care / pre-hospital care Experience with leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant clinical guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Desirable
- IT skills Knowledge of research and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 register or HCPC registered Paramedic
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Relevant post registration clinical speciality course (Such as Emergency Nursing or relevant experience)
- Experience with working with PGD or schedule 17
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment course ALS course ATNC / TNCC or trauma training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum four years post-registration experience, with at least 2 years within critircal/ high dependency / ED or pre-hospital care
- Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the specialty, band 6 in ED / critical care / pre-hospital care Experience with leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant clinical guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Desirable
- IT skills Knowledge of research and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
